The Liberal Democratic Party's grip on Fukui Prefecture is slipping ahead of Sunday's lower house vote, following a recent gubernatorial election that exposed major fractures within the ruling party. In the No. 1 constituency, seven-term lawmaker Tomomi Inada holds the upper hand in the campaign. However, the party faces challenges in the No. 2 district.
In Fukui Prefecture, divisions among conservatives are intensifying ahead of the 2026 lower house election, with the Liberal Democratic Party's hold weakening in this snowbound region. The fractures stem from a recent gubernatorial election that left lasting rifts within the ruling party.
In the No. 1 constituency, 66-year-old seven-term lawmaker Tomomi Inada maintains a strong position in her campaign. By contrast, in the No. 2 constituency, the LDP could not field a candidate due to ongoing friction between the party's prefectural chapter and headquarters. This reflects broader tensions that could influence voter turnout and outcomes in the conservative stronghold.